A regular meeting of
the Board of Trustees of the Village of Trenton, NE, was convened in open and
public session, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Village Office.
Present: Chairman McArthur, Trustees Lewis, McDonald, and Neely, Clerk McKain,
Deputy Clerk Rife, Attorney Schroeder, Aaron Leggott, Bob Brown, and Larry
Evans. Trustee Wimer was absent. Availability of the agenda was communicated
in advance notice and in the notice sent to the Chairman and Trustees of the
meeting. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the meeting was open
to the public.
Roll Call was taken
at 6:30pm and quorum was verified.
Chairman made “Open
Meeting Act” announcement.
Citizen Forum: Bob
Brown inquired about his sewer rate and thought it was unfair due to high usage
in January. After discussion, it was decided his sewer rate would be
calculated on an average of 5,000 gallons of water usage. Phil McDonald stated
the bush in the alley of the church needed to be trimmed. Tommy Lewis stated
he would contact the owner.
Motion made by Lewis and second by Neely
to approve agenda. Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, McDonald, and Neely. Nays: None. Absent:
Wimer. Motion carried.
Motion made by Lewis and second by McDonald
to approve the August 3, 2017 budget meeting minutes. Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, and
McDonald. Nays: None. Abstain: Neely. Absent: Wimer. Motion carried.
Motion made by Lewis and second by Neely
to approve treasurer’s report. Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, McDonald, and Neely.
Nays: None. Absent: Wimer. Motion carried.
Park/Pool Committee Report: No
report.
Utility/Street/Trash
Committee Report: Discussion was made on properties that were
sent an abatement letter. Five letters have been picked up and one person
requested a hearing. It was decided that a hearing would be set up for Monday,
August 21, 2017 at 6:30pm at the Village Clerk’s Office. McDonald stated he
would like to see more volunteers from the community when they do the free
clean-up day in the fall. McArthur stated the village will host another free
clean-up day on August 12th, 2017 from 8am to 6pm and August 13th,
2017 from 1 pm to 6 pm. Discussion was made to host another clean-up day with
volunteers when it cools off sometime in the fall.
Attorney Report: Schroeder
provided an outline of what needs to take place to implement a sales tax.
Discussion was made on the boundary line agreement for some property that is
being sold.
Utility Superintendent
Reports: Electric Department: Leggott stated the outlets
at the pow wow grounds were fixed. Water Department: Leggott stated
that there was no update on the Dari Crème water pit. Leggott stated he would
be attending the water conference in Gering on September 12-14, 2017. Leggott
stated a request for a water line has been received for 342 East A. McArthur
stated that this property is in the flood plain and McKain is seeking
assistance from the state flood plain manager as to what is needed. Sewer
Department: Leggott stated department running well. Trash Department:
Leggott stated that the radiator was fixed and truck running well. McArthur
stated the trucks need to be alternated. McArthur also requested they get out
of truck to notify people when vehicles are in the way of a dumpster, especially
at a business. Street Department: Leggott reported a few street lights
were out and they will work on getting replaced. Park Department: Leggott
stated that they have water shut off to hydrant due to leak. It was mentioned
by Lewis to remove the other hydrant (the old drinking fountain) due to it
leaning and not working anymore. Pool Department: Leggott stated that
pool was running well. McKain stated the last day for the pool will be
September 3, 2017 and when school starts the hours will be adjusted. A new
schedule of hours has been posted.
Animal Control: Leggott reported
there are 21 cats and 145 dogs licensed for 2017. No warnings or citations
were issued for the month of July.
Village Office: McKain
stated there were three meter deposits to return this month. McKain stated the
MEAN meeting is in Kearney on Thursday, August 17th and she would
need the village pickup. McKain stated that meter reading would be done August
21-23, 2017. Discussion was made for McKain to attend the LONM Annual meeting
in Lincoln on September 20-22, 2017, board approved for her to attend. McKain
stated she submitted the Public Water System Security Grant and was waiting for
the approval.
Library: Evans
stated the library purchased 200 t-shirts. The Friends of the Library
purchased 100 of the shirts and will sell them as well. T-shirts were sold
during Harvest Festival and a lot of people purchased them. The library will be
renewing their overdrive subscription.
Planning Commission: No
update.
El Dorado: No information
provided.
Housing Authority: No information
provided.
Tree Board: No information
provided.
Board of Health: McArthur stated that
the board of health met and requested six letters be sent for abatement of
properties.
Unfinished Business: The
budget overview is pending additional adjustments and will be completed and
ready for approval at the September meeting.
Ordinance and/or
Resolution: No
ordinances or resolutions.
New Business: Discussion was made
concerning the $1,296.76 request for local match support for Hitch and Hay.
After discussion a motion
made by McDonald and second by Neely to approve an $800 expenditure of Keno
Funds for the local match to support Hitch and Hay. Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, McDonald,
and Neely. Nays: None. Absent: Wimer. Motion carried.
Correspondence: Arobor
Day Newsletter, El Dorado
Manor Newsletter, El Dorado Manor Pizza Fund Raiser, NMPP Energy Newsletter,
Tree City Bulletin #19, and Trenton Recreation.
Motion made by Lewis
and second by Neely to approve Operating claims, KENO claims, Library claim L1
and NOT L2, and Meter Deposit claims. Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, McDonald, and Neely.
Nays: None. Absent: Wimer. Motion carried.
OPERATING CLAIMS:
1. July Payroll (2 pay
periods)....................................................................... $20,986.59
2. EFTPS, FED (July
payroll tax)...................................................................... 4,736.41
3. NE Dept. of Revenue (July
payroll tax)........................................................... 541.31
4. NE Dept. of Revenue (July
sales tax)........................................................... 2,929.16
5. Aflac (Sup. Ins.).................................................................................................. 32.70
6. American Agricultural
Lab (water samples)....................................................... 17.50
7. Babe’s Radiator
Repair (#8 Repairs)............................................................. 2,119.50
8. Blue Cross Blue
Shield (Jul premium medical/dental).................................. 3,310.40
9. CEC/American Electric
(EL Supplies)............................................................... 30.76
10. Bosselman Energy....................................................................................... (3,431.09)
11. City of McCook
(transfer station tickets)...................................................... 2,917.10
12. Colonial Life (Sup.
Ins.).................................................................................... 251.13
13. D&L Pest Control
(Pest Control)........................................................................ 53.00
14. D&S Hardware
(pool repairs)............................................................................... 8.68
15. Dewey, Nadine (July
library payroll)................................................................ 274.28
16. Diamond Vogel
(crosswalk paint)....................................................................... 99.42
17. Eakes
(supplies/copier)........................................................................................ 4.69
18. Evans, Larry (July
library payroll).................................................................... 232.73
19. Farmers Co-op
(fuel/shop supplies).............................................................. 1,824.85
20. Fastenal (shop
supplies)................................................................................... 128.04
21. First Bankcard (software,
repairs, postage, pool)............................................ 487.50
22. Great Plains
Communications (Phone/internet)............................................... 620.13
23. Ideal Linen Supply
(shop towels)........................................................................ 17.22
24. Johnson Service
(Sewer maint).................................................................... 2,184.00
25. Kansas City Life (Jul
Vision)............................................................................... 69.35
26. Kriz-Davis ....................................................................................................... (383.45)
27. LONM (Membership)....................................................................................... 496.00
28. MARC (supplies).............................................................................................. 124.99
29. Midlands Toxicology
(Drug Testing)................................................................. 135.00
30. Municipal Supply
(Water supplies)................................................................... 571.75
31. National Insurance (Jun
life, ad&d prem)........................................................... 25.56
32. Nebraska Public
Health (Water samples)........................................................ 428.00
33. Nebraska Power Review
Board (Annual fee).................................................... 83.98
34. Nebraska Municipal
Power Pool (May Billing)............................................ 24,830.89
35. Nick’s Distributing
(Pool Concessions)............................................................... 71.85
36. One Call Concepts
(Diggers hotline locates).................................................... (15.44)
37. Orscheln (Supplies).............................................................................................. 4.76
38. Parde Electric (AC
repair)................................................................................ 135.02
39. Plains Equipment (#8A
repairs)........................................................................ 159.09
40. Protective Equipment
(#7A Testing)................................................................ 610.50
41. R&L Sprinklers
(Park repair).............................................................................. 37.49
42. Schroeder &
Schroeder (Attorney fees)....................................................... 2,143.75
43. Scoop Media
(Publications).............................................................................. 217.98
44. SWPPD (airport $25.48;
north well $585.79; south well $687.71,
Construction $646.83)............................................................................ 1,945.81
45. TD Ameritrade (July
IRA)................................................................................. 929.62
46. Verizon (Cell
Service/Phones)......................................................................... 160.46
47. Village of Trenton
(July utilities)..................................................................... 3,094.65
48. Walmart (Supplies)............................................................................................. 37.62
KENO CLAIMS (Keno
Checking Account): NONE
LIBRARY CLAIMS (Library
checking account):
L1. First
Bankcard (amazon.com)........................................................................... 174.48
L2. Gary’s Country Peddler (T-shirts).................................................................. 1,417.75
(unable
to process due to lack of funds in library checking account)
METER DEPOSIT CLAIMS
(Meter Deposit Checking Account):
M1. Meter
Deposit Refund issued to VOT, #49, 365, 644, 551.............................. 398.15
M2. Meter
Deposit Refund #49............................................................................... 121.22
M3. Meter
Deposit Refund #551, #644..................................................................... 80.63
With no further
business, motion made by Neely and second by McDonald to adjourn meeting at 8:02pm.
Ayes: Lewis, McArthur, McDonald, and Neely. Nays: None. Absent: Wimer. Motion
carried.
Special Nuisance
Hearing meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2017 at 6:30pm in the Village
Office.
Next regular meeting
will be September 14, 2017 at 6:30pm in the Village Office.***NOTE: date change
due to lack of quorum on Tuesday, September 12, 2017)***
Jessy McArthur, Chairman
Trenton Board of
Trustees
ATTEST:
Wendy L. McKain, MBA,
MMC
Village Clerk/Treasurer